Leftover Ham Recipes (2024)

This list of leftover ham recipes brings you all the recipes using ham! So many different combos, so you are sure to find a few that you will love. Cheesy casseroles, breakfast recipes, twists on pizza and more. There’s a dish for everyone!

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When you cook a full ham for the holidays, or even just for dinner one week, you’re almost always going to have leftovers. I think that tends to steer people away from making ham for dinner, but it shouldn’t!

There are so many amazing leftover ham recipes where you can use that leftover meat and turn it into something completely new.

So go ahead, bake that tasty honey baked ham because there are plenty of ways to use leftover ham for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Whether it be a soup, salad, casserole or sandwich there are tons of easy leftover ham recipes.

We’ve rounded up over 40 recipes, so check them out and find something to make!

Ham Balls

This midwestern comfort food is easy to make and a delicious twist on your favorite meatballs. Maybe not the most widely known leftover ham recipes, but it’s SO tasty!

Ham Balls

Easy to make ham balls recipe with ground ham and sausage with a delicious sweet glaze on top.

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Chef Salad

This light meal can be used as an appetizer, or loaded up with plenty of protein to eat as a stand alone meal. I never turn down a good chef salad!

Chef Salad

Classic Chef Salad is an all American dish with lettuce, meat, eggs, cheese and topped with dressing.

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Ham Fried Rice

Fried rice is such an easy meal, and who knew ham would taste delicious in it?! Diced up that leftover ham and fry it up with rice and veggies to make this delicious Asian-inspired dish.

Ham Fried Rice

Quick and easy 30 minute meal packed with ham, vegetables and rice!

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Hashbrown Omelette on Blackstone

If you have a Blackstone that you love to use, then check out this recipe. You can make a tasty hash brown omelette on the Blackstone and even use leftover ham in it!

Hashbrown Omelette on Blackstone

This delicious Hash Brown Omelette on the Blackstone combines the two into the perfect breakfast. A hash brown filled with eggs, ham and cheese that’s out of this world epic.

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Baked ham and cheese pinwheels

I love making a double batch of these pinwheels for dinner and then sending them in lunches for a day or two afterwards. Slice up your leftover ham and make these flaky pinwheels for dinner!

Baked Ham and Cheese Pinwheels

Tender, flaky baked Ham and Cheese Pinwheels are stuffed with melted cheese and ham slices for an easy dinner recipe.

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Leftover ham casserole is one of the easiest ways to use up all that leftover ham. This pasta casserole is packed full of delicious flavor and loaded with protein.

Leftover Ham and Spinach Casserole

Spinach Ham & Cheese Pasta Casserole ~ Delicious way to use your leftover ham up! This casserole is stuffed with spinach, ham, cheese and ziti noodles for a delicious dinner recipe!

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Egg muffins

Need a quick on-the-go breakfast? Make a batch of these egg muffins at the beginning of the week and heat one or two up each morning to eat on the go. A great breakfast recipe to use up leftover ham.

Egg Muffins

Light, fluffy egg muffins loaded with cheese and ham.

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Cheddar Chowder

Cheddar chowder is perfect for a cold winter night! Dice up your leftover ham and make this heart soup that is “stick to your ribs” good.

Cheddar Chowder

Cheesy Chowder ~ Incredibly Easy Cheesy Chowder Loaded with Carrots, Potatoes, Celery and Ham!

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One-pot dishes are quite possibly the easiest thing to make in the kitchen. The clean-up time is minimal and these types of dishes are so easy to make.

One Pot Ham & Penne Skillet Recipe

Delicious Pasta Perfect for a Quick Dinner! Loaded with Ham, Penne and Peas! This an easy dinner using leftover ham from the holidays!

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Cheesy ham and noodle casserole

This is a great leftover ham casserole that you can prep ahead of time and pop in the oven when you’re ready! It’s one of those extra easy leftover ham recipes.

Cheesy Ham and Noodle Casserole

Cheesy Ham and Noodle Casserole ~ Quick, Easy Ham Casserole to Keep Your Weeknight Dinner Simple! Perfect Recipe for Using Up Leftover Ham! This Casserole is Full of Pasta, Ham and Topped with a Cheese and Sour Cream Sauce! Sauce!

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Ham Salad

This tasty ham salad can be served up as a really easy sandwich, or eaten on crackers as a dip. A great picnic or pool party food!

Ham Salad

Quick and easy homemade recipe that makes a delicious sandwich or enjoy it on crackers!

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Baked Omelette

Omelettes are delicious, but it can take a long time to make a lot of them. If you need to serve a large amount of people, make this tasty baked omelette instead!

Baked Omelette

Light, fluffy omelette that is full for of cheese and ham. It's so easy to prepare when hosting guests or great for meal prep!

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Oh, how I love my Instant Pot! Use your leftover ham in this delicious penne pasta dish and let the Instant Pot do all of the hard work for you.

Instant Pot {Pressure Cooker} Ham & Penne Pasta

Our Favorite Meal Now in the Instant Pot! Only One Dish to Clean and You Have an Easy Dinner Recipe!

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Ham and Green bean Casserole

Green bean casserole, but with a twist. You can use leftover ham to make this dish and serve it for dinner, or bring it to a potluck. I really love leftover ham casserole recipes!

Ham and Green Bean Casserole

Your Favorite Green Bean Casserole Recipe Made Into a Main Dish! This Easy Dinner Recipe is Perfect for Busy Weeknights!asserole Recipe ~ Dish! This Easy Dinner Recipe is Perfect for Busy Weeknights!

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Cordon Bleu Crescent ring

This cordon bleu crescent ring is probably one of my favorite leftover ham recipes. It’s super easy to make and the whole family is going to love it!

Cordon Bleu Crescent Ring

Cordon Bleu Crescent Ring ~ Flaky Crescent Rolls Stuffed with Swiss Cheese, Ham, Chicken and Topped with Garlic Butter! Quick & Easy Dinner!

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Need some leftover ham recipes for the Crock Pot? This ham and potato soup is such an easy recipe and is a super filling and hearty meal.

Crock Pot Cream Cheese Ham & Potato Soup

We love thisCrock Pot Cream Cheese Ham & Potato Soup for a quick and easy Crock Pot Soup!

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Cheesy ham crockpot breakfast casserole

Busy making other breakfast food or getting everyone ready for the day? This is one of the most convenient leftover ham recipes! Use your leftover ham to make a yummy breakfast casserole in the Crock Pot.

Cheesy Ham Crockpot Breakfast Casserole

ThisCheesy Ham Crock Pot Breakfast Casserole is perfect for an overnight breakfast or easy brunch recipe! It has all your favorites in a breakfast casserole. Eggs, hash browns, ham and cheese will make it a start at your table!

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Cheddar and Ham Quiche Cups

This quick and easy breakfast dish is one of my favorite ways to use leftover ham. Just grab some puff pastry and cheese and make an extra fancy little breakfast. The cutest of the leftover ham recipes!

Mini Quiche Cups

These easy Cheddar and Ham Quiche Cups are made with a puff pastry crust, making these a great quick-and-easy breakfast recipe!

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You can never go wrong using leftover ham in a cheesy, warm, and gooey sandwich. Add this to your list of super easy, and mouthwateringly delicious, leftover ham recipes.

Ham and Cheese Sliders

Quick and easy tailgating or dinner recipe! Soft Hawaiian buns loaded with flavor from the ham, cheese and buttery poppy seed topping!

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Ham casserole recipe with bow ties

Want to use your leftover ham in a pasta dish? This leftover ham casserole is the perfect dinner recipe to try out!

Ham Casserole Recipe with Bow Ties

Comforting Ham Casserole recipe Loaded with Pasta, Ham and Cheese!

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English muffins, topped with bacon, ham, and cheese. Need I say more?! These are so good!

Cheesy Ham & Bacon English Muffins

Cheesy Ham & Bacon English Muffins ~ Super Easy Breakfast for Mornings on the Go! English Muffin Loaded with Cheese, Ham & Bacon!

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Linguine Casserole

This linguine casserole is such an easy way to use leftover ham! Throw all of the ingredients together for a protein packed dish that everyone will love. So creamy and so flavorful.

Linguine Casserole

Linguine Casserole is a casserole recipe that everyone will love for a quick and easy weeknight meal. Linguine pasta tossed with a creamy cheese sauce and diced ham.

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No one will ever know that you used leftover ham in this ham and cheese tortellini. It’s so creamy, cheesy, and delicious!

Ham & Cheese Tortellini

Quick and easy dinner recipe loaded with ham, cheese, peas and tortellini!

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Monte Cristo Sandwich

A deep fried sandwich…I’d say that’s probably a top contender on the list of best leftover ham recipe! Check out this monte cristo for a super fun way to use up your leftover ham.

Monte Cristo Sandwich

Grilled sandwich with ham, turkey and cheese that's dipped in an egg batter and pan fried. Top it with a dusting powdered sugar and jam.

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Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole

Chicken cordon bleu is often too difficult to make. Throw it together in casserole form, and you’ve got a winning dish! Another perfect leftover ham casserole dish that you can add to you rotation.

Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole

Comforting Casserole with Layers of Chicken, Ham and Cheese with a Creamy, Cheesy White Sauce! Perfect Dinner Casserole!

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Hot Ham And Cheese Sandwiches

Slice up your leftover ham and use it in these amazing ham and cheese sandwiches, made in just your Crock Pot! Easy clean up and absolutely amazing flavor.

Hot Ham and Cheese Sandwiches

Hot Ham and Cheese Sandwich recipe made in your Crock Pot! Super fast and delicious!

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Ham and cheese stuffed chicken breast

If you’ve got chicken breast sitting in your fridge that need to be used, and leftover ham, this is the recipe for you! Use them both together in one amazing dinner recipe.

Ham and Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breast

Tender chicken breast stuffed with ham & cheese then covered in a lemon butter sauce for a quick, easy dinner recipe!

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Scalloped potatoes with ham and cheese

This is one of the ultimate comfort food leftover ham recipes! So cheesy, warm, and flavorful.

Scalloped Potatoes with Ham & Cheese

Scalloped Potatoes with Ham & Cheese ~ Delicious, Homemade Scalloped Potatoes Layered with Ham & Cheese! The Perfect Comfort Food Dinner!

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You can make these super easy sandwiches ahead of time and then pop them into the oven when you’re ready! A great easy meal for lunch or dinner.

Ham, Cheese & Poppyseed Sandwiches

Quick and Easy Sandwich to Satisfy Everyone!

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Crockpot scalloped potatoes and ham

If you need a hearty dinner to cook in the crock pot, look no further than this recipe! It’s so easy and would be a great use of any leftover ham that you need to use.

Crock Pot Scalloped Potatoes and Ham

Creamy, easy and delicious scalloped potatoes cooked in a slow cooker!

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Stromboli

If your kids are begging for pizza, maybe you can meet in the middle and make homemade stromboli? That way, you get to use up your leftover ham, but they get the tasty Italian food they’re just dying to have!

Easy Stromboli

Pizza dough topped with ham, pepperoni, cheese and rolled up. Bake it and then slice and dunk in marinara sauce.

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Macaroni Salad

Macaroni salad is a great side dish to have at any cookout, dinner, or potluck. Plus, it’s really easy to make! Load it up with flavorful ham for a super easy dish.

Macaroni Salad

Quick and easy pasta salad that is always a hit at parties, potlucks and BBQs. Tons of flavor from the pasta, peas, ham, cheese and seasonings!

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Chicken Cordon Bleu Skillet

This yummy pasta recipe is a breeze to make. The whole family will swoon over this easy, creamy, and filling chicken cordon bleu skillet.

Chicken Cordon Bleu Skillet Noodles

Chicken Cordon Bleu Skillet Noodles ~ Easy Dinner Recipe Loaded with Chicken, Ham, Egg Noodles and Cheese! A Recipe the Entire Family Will Love!

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Calzone

Here’s another idea to change things up on pizza night! Use your leftover ham to make a delicious calzone. Betcha didn’t think of that for leftover ham recipes! Now you’ve got the perfect Friday night meal.

Calzone

Pizza dough stuffed with pizza toppings, cheese and sauce make these a delicious dinner!

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FAQs

What to do with fully cooked ham? ›

A fully cooked, ready-to-eat ham (also referred to as a "city ham") can be sliced and served cold or at room temperature—there's no need to reheat it. A spiral-cut ham is delicious this way, whether eaten by the slice, tucked into biscuits, or in a grilled cheese sandwich.

Can you eat cooked ham after 7 days? ›

Information. Spiral-cut hams and leftovers from consumer-cooked hams may be stored in the refrigerator three to five days or frozen one to two months. Keep your refrigerator at 40 °F or less and your freezer at or near 0 °F.

How long is a ham good for in the fridge? ›

How Long Does Ham Keep In The Fridge? If you have a whole ham, it can last in the fridge for up to seventy-five days. If you have a half ham, it will last for about sixty days. Ham that has been precooked or spiral cut will last for about one week.

Can you freeze ham after it's been cooked? ›

Here's the good news: You can absolutely freeze cooked ham. In fact, many hams are cured and/or smoked, which were old-school (and still beloved) ways to preserve food for later use. Ham can be stored in the freezer for up to four months, according to USDA food safety guidelines.

How long does a fully cooked ham last? ›

According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, ham is good for three to five days in the refrigerator after it is cooked. If you need more time to use up those leftovers, ham will last up to two months in the freezer. The USDA also recommends wrapping up leftovers well.

Does ham get more tender the longer you cook it? ›

Editor's Tip: For a fall-apart tender ham, let it cook longer; 10 to 12 hours on low. This method is perfect for families who prefer a more casual dinner of shredded hot ham and roll sandwiches.

Can you eat 10 day old ham? ›

Most ham lasts 3-5 days in the fridge.

Fresh uncooked ham, cooked store-bought ham, and uncured cooked ham will all last under a week in the fridge. This covers deli cuts, uncooked cutlets, sandwich meat, country ham, and honey-glazed ham. After 5 days, discard your ham as it will have gone bad.

Is a 2 year old frozen ham still good? ›

Freezer storage time is for quality only. Frozen hams remain safe indefinitely. For more information, see Ham and Food Safety.

Can you eat 9 day old ham? ›

A fully-cooked, unopened, vacuum-sealed ham can last up to two weeks in the refrigerator, according to the USDA, but the clock starts ticking once you open that package. Sliced meat, like fresh cut ham or spiral-cut ham from the store, will last in the refrigerator for only three to five days.

How can you tell if ham has gone bad? ›

An “off” texture: One of the first signs of spoilage is best described as a texture that just looks weird. If your ham appears dully or somewhat slimy, it's likely that the early stages of spoilage have kicked in.

Can you eat ham after 8 days? ›

Can I Eat Ham After 8 Days? Most hams are safe to eat three to five days after cooking. Country ham or canned ham can be eaten up to seven days after cooking.

Is ham good after 8 days? ›

Most ham will last about five days in the fridge

The outlet notes that cured and fully cooked spiral hams that have been opened and cooked at home will stay fresh in the refrigerator for three to five days afterward, while country ham lasts up to a full week.

Why is sliced ham not suitable for freezing? ›

Freezing ham, is it a good idea? Freezing ham before or after cooking often causes changes in flavour and texture. Any ham, frozen and then defrosted, might look and feel spongy and may taste saltier. It may not be ideal for company and would be better used in cooked dishes, such as soups, pizza or casseroles.

Can dogs eat ham? ›

Is Ham Bad for Dogs? Ham is not toxic to dogs, but it's also not a healthy treat for them. So if your pup eats a little piece that fell to the floor, they should be totally fine. But feeding ham to your dog as a regular snack can cause some long-term health issues.

How long will an unopened spiral ham last in the refrigerator? ›

Both plastic-wrapped and vacuum-packaged hams must be refrigerated. A plastic-wrapped ham will keep about one week. A vacuum-packaged ham should be consumed by the “use by” date or within 1 week after the “sell by” date. Both plastic-wrapped and vacuum-packaged hams can be frozen.

Does fully cooked ham need to be heated? ›

Both whole or half, cooked, vacuum-packaged hams packaged in federally inspected plants and canned hams can be eaten cold, right out of the package. However, if you want to reheat these cooked hams, set the oven no lower than 325 °F and heat to an internal temperature of 140 °F as measured with a food thermometer.

What is the best way to heat up a fully cooked ham? ›

The goal is to reheat the ham without drying it out. The best way to do this is to place the ham on a rack in a roasting pan. Add water to the bottom of the pan and cover the whole thing tightly with foil. Bake at 325F for 16-20 minutes per pound, until a meat thermometer registers 135F.

Why do you have to cook a ham if it is fully cooked? ›

Hams are either ready-to-eat or not. Ready-to-eat hams include prosciutto and cooked hams; they can be eaten right out of the package. Fresh hams and hams that are only treated to destroy trichinae (which may include heating, freezing or curing in the processing plant) must be cooked by the consumer before eating.

How do you cook a precooked ham without drying it out? ›

Remove the ham from the packaging and place it in a roasting pan, fat side up. You can score the fat (make shallow cuts in a diamond pattern) to promote even crisping. Tent the ham loosely with foil to prevent drying. Cook for approximately 10-12 minutes per pound of ham.

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